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Newspaper
Wilson Ledger
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1860
Page
1
A wartime style political tract argues for constitutional limits on majority power, endorses secession if the Union cannot be protected, and warns against rash actions. It defends the South’s stake in slavery and urges careful consideration before drastic moves toward a separate government.
The piece argues that cotton, rice, and sugar depend on slavery, labeling abolition as a moral evil. It contends Northern and English labor abuses show no moral inconsistency, asserts Negro slavery is essential to the South, and urges citizens to decide if dissolution or secession would protect constitutional rights.
A heated exchange erupts as the Wilson Ledger editor Tucker accuses rival publications of poaching editorials and content. The columnist Robbinson defends Treble editorials while planning to expand circulation and uphold newspaper standards.
The Standard praises the New York Journal for its role in the Presidential Campaign, noting the paper’s strong defense of the Constitution and Union. It acknowledges its influence but concedes it could not change New York’s Republican tide.
The December number of Goders Lady's Book arrives with two elegant drawings titled Christmas in the City and Christmas in the Country. It includes a fashion plate Bride and Bridesmaids and offers delightful tales and practical guidance for ladies in a treasured monthly.
November issue praised for its engraving of Judge Gaston and a biographical sketch by Judge Manly. The periodical includes other literary articles and support for the young contributors. Price of the magazine is stated as two.
The notice extols UDGahCOMBE FARM and Volume I No. 3 of an agricultural journal edited by Mr. Wm. B. Smith. It claims the publication will achieve extensive circulation and praises its chaste style and informatively crafted content.
A Boston based prospective rail firm seeks press help with six month insertions and an editorial. offering one stock share, receipted, in return. The editor questions feasibility, notes unpaid bills, and doubts immediate construction and large congressional grants, while lampooning lottery and hype schemes.
Letters from Charleston Courier reveal federal officers including John Laurens and WM. F. Colcock declaring they will not serve under a Lincoln administration. Laurens vows to resign if South Carolina secedes or submits, while Colcock refuses to serve under a Black Republican president, urging no individual action until state call.
To the Hon Alfred Huger a public letter urges postponing the Postmaster resignation. It argues the state should assume postal management to protect local interests amid a broad federal officer resignations in Charleston dated November 7 1860.
Letter to clothing merchant Mr. Chas. Abbetson from J. Frederick & Co. of Philadelphia notes immediate economic impact of Lincoln’s election. The firm reports laying off about 500 workers as banking, brokerage, and stock markets tighten, reflecting widespread conservative panic.
The clip lists a string of quirky locality names from various regions including Ilan county Virginia style names like Negro Foot Hell Town Buzzard Roost and Dog Town. It also mentions North Carolina and New Hampshire examples such as Burnt Coat Torn Shirt Purgatory and Frying Pan Lane.
A brief note reports a couple visiting Esquire F to request marriage banns after a late hour. The bride explains they came from Columbian county to attend the fair and, lacking lodging, chose to wed so Aleck could sleep with her. The piece humorously praises such fortuitous nuptials and hints at hoping for more like it at future fairs.
A military company organized locally with potential permanence elected officers including K. H. Bardin as Captain C. L. Parker as 1st Lieutenant A Barnes as 2nd and F W Taylor as 3rd with Albert Farmer as orderly sergeant and J W Friar as 3rd sergeant. Also notes a New York constitutional amendment denying voting rights to freedmen was defeated by a large margin.
The adjourned North Carolina Military Convention will convene in Salisbury on Wednesday, November, as delegates pass over railroads at half price. The Goldsboro committee for a bill to present to the Legislature will also meet in Salisbury on the 13th for Convention adoption.
Groreta Senator Toombs submits resignation to the Georgia Legislature as resistance to Black Republican rule grows. The body declines to elect a U S Senator replacing Iverson whose term ended. The state is in immense excitement while Gov Johnston proposes a $1,000,000 military fund for the next year. Leading figures from all parties reportedly endorse the message.
Our distinguished townsman Rev Dr Deems has returned from Europe and will be heartily welcomed by friends in the vicinity. He will preach next Sunday at the Methodist Church, drawing a warmly attached congregation eager to hear his eloquent preaching.
The South Carolina Legislature in session authorizes a convention with one dissenting vote to be held January 15. The move signals strong secessionist momentum as the state debates departure from the Union.
A unit of United States troops traversed the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad on Monday heading toward the United States Arsenal at Fayetteville. The movement underscores ongoing military logistics through the region.
Reports from Washington on November 7 describe widespread calm amid Lincoln’s presumed victory and rising secession debate. Southern fears, rumors of Fort Moultrie seizure, and conservative reaction thread through newspapers while calls for a Union preservation convention surface. Corwin Hodges letter affirms Lincoln’s intent to enforce laws amid cabinet discussions.
The New York Herald reports from an interview with Abraham Lincoln outlining his future policy. He would protect slave property in the South and not abolish slavery in the District of Columbia without Maryland’s request. He would maintain fugitive slave enforcement and seek Clay’s counsel, signaling a cautious unionist stance.
At 1 o clock this morning about two hundred entered the republican wigwam, broke doors, destroyed furniture, stole a Lincoln and Hamlin streamer and uniforms, fired pistols, and shattered windows. Six of the crowd remained. nine arrests reported amid widespread nocturnal disorder. A Petersburg Press dispatch notes calls for a South address but none expected before the annual message to Congress.
The New Orleans Christian Advocate denounces abolitionism as a dire evil and defends slavery as benevolent. It rails against Lincoln, Seward, and Greeley, urging Southern and Northern whites to unite, resist abolition, and rely on providence and prayer amid political strife.
The North Carolina Legislature will convene at the State House in Raleigh on the 19th inst a week from last Monday. It is anticipated as the most important session since joining the Union.
The Tarboro Mercury publishes Edgecombe county results showing Breckinridge 1789, Bell 196, Douglas 1772, Breckinridge leading over Douglas and Bell by 1576. Wilson precinct tops with Breckinridge 316, Bell 27, Douglas 4, a large Democratic margin. Three cheers for Wilson and the Democracy.
The Governor has appointed November 29 for a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer.
A collage of science and culture notes covers cold prevention tips from the Scientific American, inventor profiles including Beach and a steam printing press, oyster health claims from De Bow, and mortality stats from De Bow followed by a playful note on Yankee whittling and a Panama plot rumor linked to Nicaragua and Gen Walker.
Nov 12 reports from 113 counties with 19 more to come show Breckinridge failing to secure a majority against rivals. The election now shifts to the Legislature for decision.
The New Orleans based Novoe Movement for secession meets little support and is expected to fail amid a feverish money market. The financial climate shows no sign of rapid improvement as speculation wanes.
New York reports a sharp drift lower in railroad shares by about six dollars per share and a one percent drop in state and government stocks, according to the Stock Board report dated November 12 Evening.
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